High on Arrival. Author: Mackenzie Phillips

The book is written about the very traumatic and interesting life of Mackenzie Phillips. She was the daughter of a Rock icon. She was introduced to drugs and an extremely dangerous lifestyle as a small child. Ms. Phillips is very honest and open about her difficult life. It makes for good reading!

Non-fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.

The Freedom Writers Diary: How a Teacher and 150 Teens Used Writing to Change Themselves and the World Around Them. Authors: The Freedom Writers with Erin Gruwell

An ordinary teacher did extraordinary things with a class no other teachers wanted. Mrs. Gruwell during her challenges lost her marriage, had to get two jobs to supply books and adventures to this class. The class even traveled to Washington, met Holocaust survivors. Through it all the class gained a new outlook on life and achieved higher goals with better grades and love in the end instead of the anger they started out with.

Non-fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Lydia C. Phillips.

Dear to Me. Author: Wanda E. Brunstetter

A story of a young Amish widow who struggles over the choice of her desire to become a veterinarian and leave her Amish life or the love of her Amish suitor and finding a way to integrate her love of helping animals into her traditions. Always enjoy this author and the peek into the Amish way of life.

Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.

The Bride Collector. Author: Ted Dekker

Murder mystery involving a serial killer whose signature is a bridal veil on his victims. The hero needs to overcome his prejudice against the mentally ill to solve this puzzle. Enjoyed the insights into the talents and skills of the mentally ill. Too often we first look at the diagnoses, not the person.

Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.

Emily, Alone. Author: Stewart O'Nan

Story about a middle-aged widow and her daily struggles. Very depressing. Kept waiting for it to get better but it never did.

Fiction; rated 1 out of 5.

Reviewed by C. Tamburino.

Lafayette: Hero of the American Revolution. Author: Gonzague Saint Bris

It identified Lafayette within his international context.

Non-fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Walter Price.

A Secret Kept. Author: Tatiana de Rosnay

A story about a family unable to communicate because of past secrets and unresolved grief.
I liked that it was the author's second book-- really liked her first novel Sarah's Key!

Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.

Reviewed by Rosalie Capobianco.

Bake Sale Murder. Author: Leslie Meier

Baking has never been more scandalous. In Bake Sale Murder, the 13th book in the  Lucy Stone mystery series, neighborhood gossip has taken over Tinker's Cove and more so than usual. But when one neighbor is found murdered Lucy finds out the hard way just who the killer is. Also what secret is Sara, Lucy's third child, trying to hide about high school cheerleading? This book introduces a new set of characters as new homes are built off of Red Top Road. Along with the new comes changes, which are not welcomed by all. Teenage secrecy is a reoccurring theme throughout the book which captures the reader's curiosity till the near end.

Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.

Zero to Sixty: The Motorcycle Journey of a Lifetime. Author: Gary Paulsen

On a journey Gary and his friend Larry travel from New Mexico to Minnesota through the Rocky Mountains to the Alaskan Highway. They experienced rain and snow as well as motorcycle problems causing travel delays. Gary and Larry complete their goal when they make it to Fairbanks, Alaska. This book gives a glimpse into riding a motorcycle cross-country.

Non-fiction; rated 4 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.

Worst Case. Author: James Patterson

Action book about a mad murderer on the loose. Takes vengeance on innocent victims. He gets a few. But he dies. What I like best is that they were able to catch him in the end.

Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Margaret Sch.

Alexander the Great: Conquerer of the Ancient World. Author: Tom McGowen

A concise overview of Alexander's obsession with power.

Non-fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Walter Price.

Dawn. Author: V.C. Andrews

How one day your life is perfect and within seconds it comes crushing down. But after hearing the truth that her parents kidnapped her then going back to her real parents she was treated horribly in the beginning. Also to find out her dad is her brother and the grandfather was her real father. She was almost raped. After all she went through she survived and made her a stronger person.

Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Dawn T.

How Could You Do This to Me: Learning to Trust after Betrayal. Author: Dr. Jane Greer

The book tries to explain why you were betrayed. It teaches you how to love and trust someone without holding onto the betrayal. This book has helped me understand why I was betrayed, to look for signs and learn to trust but not to give to the point where I trust too easily. This book was very informative.

Non-fiction; rated 4 out of 5.

Reviewed by Dawn T.

Managing Your Emotions: Instead of Your Emotions Managing You! Author: Joyce Meyer

This book was also informative. It helped me reconnect with my faith told me what type of personality I fit into. I first did not like reading this book because I felt like she was talking about my life. It hit home but I kept on reading and learned to forgive.

Non-fiction; rated 4 out of 5.

Reviewed by Dawn T.

Playing for Pizza. Author: John Grisham

The book is about a washed-up football player who ends up playing football in Parma, Italy. The book is great from the point of view of the Italian lifestyle but maybe has too much info on football itself.

Fiction; rated 3 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.

When We Were Strangers. Author: Pamela Schoenewaldt

Story of a young female immigrant coming to America from Italy in the 1880s and her search for success, friendship and love. Easy to read.

Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.

Reviewed by Susan Emery.

Cutting for Stone. Author: Abraham Verghese

The writing was easy to follow and thoroughly interesting. It was informative about Ethiopian customs and culture. The characters were well-developed and touching.

Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Susan Emery.

Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger's. Author: John Elder Robison

It's a book that gives you an insight to what life is like for someone with Asperger's Autism. This is a great read for anyone who wants a close-up look for understanding Asperger's Autism. Although he was diagnosed as having Asperger's it never interfered with him having a successful life. He was linked to being the inventor of Kiss (the band), rocket shooting guitars and even played a role in coming up with computerized toys for Milton Bradley. In the end his message was conveyed all people with Asperger's just want to be treated like everyone else, they just need a bit more understanding.

Non-fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Keri Ward.

A Helluva High Note: Surviving Life, Love, and American Idol. Author: Kara DioGuardi

Kara DioGuardi's story of her rise to songwriting and Idol fame. I enjoyed Kara's honesty and ability to roll with the punches to achieve her goal and follow her dream.

Non-fiction; rated 3 out of 5.

Reviewed by Sandra D'Andrea.

Hunger Games. Author: Suzanne Collins

Fast-paced, action-packed, edge-of-your-seat read about a "Survivor" game that's played until the last man/woman standing. Written for Young Adults -- a great read for us grown-ups, too.

Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.

10th Anniversary. Author: James Patterson

The latest story involving the Women's Murder club. Women are being found with no memory of what happened to them. A rapist is on the loose. A 15-year-old girl has given birth but her baby is missing and her pregnancy was hidden. Two cases for the Women's Murder Club.

Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Diena LoBianco.

Eminent Victorians: Cardinal Manning, Florence Nightingale, Dr. Arnold, General Gordon. Author: Lytton Strachey

Concise biographies of four "larger than life" persons whose careers have influenced the way in which we live and have lived from queen to queen.

Non-fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Walter Price.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder. Author: Joanne Fluke

I really enjoyed this book. It reminded me of an adult Nancy Drew book. A local helped the police solve a murder. Picturing the character going through the dumpster looking for clues was very funny. What I liked best was that there were recipes throughout the book because the main character owned a bakery. I can't wait to try the recipes for myself.

Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.

Your Voice In My Head: A Memoir. Author: Emma Forrest

. . . a bittersweet memoir of Forrest, a British journalist, suffering from manic depression . . . who finds herself in the care of Dr. R. While trying to heal her life and recover from a suicide attempt and other damaging situations, she unexpectedly loses her therapist when he dies. How she repairs her life and moves on is the central focus of this emotional, yet witty account.

Non-fiction; rated 3 out of 5.

Reviewed by E. Feynman.

Love You More. Author: Lisa Gardner

Another thriller with twists and turns, one of Lisa Gardner's best. A lot of suspense and 'til the end I wasn't quite sure what the outcome would be.

Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.

The Tender Bar: A Memoir. Author: J.R.Moehringer

A light-hearted memoir recounting the experiences of a young man's right of passage growing up around the denizens of a Manhasset pub. Funny, entertaining.

Non-fiction; rated 3 out of 5.

Reviewed by E.Z.

The 9th Judgment. Author: James Patterson

I liked the book because of the suspense in the storyline. Figuring out how the characters went together was great. The only thing I wasn't crazy about was that he had the killer taking babies as his victims. I would have rather seen them all kidnapped instead of killed.

Fiction; rated 3 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.

Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man: What Men Really Think about Love, Relationships, Intimacy, and Commitment. Author: Steve Harvey

I like the fact Steve Harvey wasn't afraid to tell women how men really are and how they think which isn't the same way we think at all. We were way off base when we try to understand our men. Listen to Steve he will tell you the right way!

Non-fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Lydia C. Phillips

Nightmare on Hannah Street. Author: Laurie McElroy

Miley wanted people to like her for her not because she's famous. Miley's cousin that she never missed is coming to visit. Her cousin Luann was nice to everyone. Miley named her pet pig after her cousin. Their neighbor made fun of their Halloween decorations. Miley accused Luann of trying to kill her. She was wrong and hurt Luann's feelings so she invited her to the Hollywood Halloween party. Luann hogtied Miley in her Hannah Montana closet so she can go to the Halloween party dressed like Hannah. Their neighbor set them up so the whole neighborhood hated the Stewarts. Hannah had rushed to the party with Oliver, but everyone was dressed like Hannah Montana. Luann as Hannah was making fun of people taking all the candy. They saved her secret and her reputation. Luann went home the next day.

Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Linda Accardi.

My Mother's Hip: Lessons from the World of Eldercare. Author: Luisa Margolies

This book describes the care of elderly parents after recent injuries. It details children's lives at having to move back home leaving their own families to fend for themselves. It gives the reader an insight into what people go through for their loving parents as they age.

Non-fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.

The Art of Racing in the Rain. Author: Garth Stein

Very good read. Told by the dog -- an interesting point of view! I would recommend this book to anyone who has had a relationship with a dog.

Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.

New Year's Eve Murder. Author: Leslie Meier

What could go wrong with a free mother/daughter makeover in NYC? Well, for Maine resident Lucy Stone, everything. In the 12th book of the Lucy Stone mystery series, New Year's Eve Murder, what's meant to be a relaxing vacation turns deadly when one person ends up dead and Elizabeth, Lucy's eldest daughter, winds up in the hospital with a lot more than the flu. Lucy goes traipsing around the unfamiliar city looking for clues to the killer but could it be that the killer is a lot closer than Lucy thinks? Leslie Meier takes the reader on a wild ride in a different city this time bringing to life real world issues. Meier never fails in setting the scene and keeping the reader's attention until the end. If you are a follower of the series you'll enjoy seeing Lucy outside of her element not able to gather information as she would in Tinker's Cove.

Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.

This Life is in Your Hands: One Dream, Sixty Acres, and a Family Undone. Author: Melissa Coleman

A family's dream lifestyle of "homesteading" comes at a price. A down to earth book, but tragedy occurs.

Non-fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Rosalie Capobianco.

Fred Astaire. Author: Joseph Epstein

Author pontificates ad infinitum based on Astaire's career. I learned that the critical difference between Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly was aspiration. Kelly's was choreography; Astaire's was dance.

Non-fiction; rated 2 out of 5.

Reviewed by Walter Price.

iCarly: Hatch Chicks! Author: Victoria Kosara

Carly and Sam are partners for their school science project. They decided to hatch chicks, which hatched and are all over Carly's apartment. They all got walkie talkies and  went looking. Spencer was stuck in a vent;  they got him out and he had the last chick which they found in his mouth. Spencer said he didn't even taste like chicken.

Fiction, rated 4 out of 5.

Reviewed by Linda Accardi.

iCarly: iPrankLewbert. Author: Mickie Matheis

Lewbert was a mean nasty doorman at Carly's apartment. They decided to have a muffin basket blow up and it did. He got really hurt, it even blew his big wart off. His wart ended up being on Carly's shoe. She told the paramedic to keep her shoe. With Lewbert in bed, they had to wait on him and he was still mean and his apartment was filthy. Freddie installed a ceiling fan and it ended up falling on Lewbert. Then Freddie's mom looked after him. Lewbert went to work and the truckers that Spencer was making fun of on radio messed with the doorman.

Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.

Reviewed by Linda Accardi.

iCarly: i Don't Wanna Fight! Author: Leigh Olsen

Carly got Sam a t-shirt from iCarly and she made it for their friendship anniversary, but Carly got angry when Sam said she traded the shirt in for tickets which was what Carly wanted. Sam ended up going to the concert without Carly and took someone else. The fans voted the most voted for them to make up and be friends.

Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Linda Accardi.

Brunswick Gardens. Author: Anne Perry

Thomas Pitt of the Bow St. Police and his wife Charlotte work together to solve a murder. Weaves in the effect Charles Darwin had on Christianity at the time of the introduction of Darwinism. Plot twists keep you guessing about the three main suspects. Having read many mysteries, I can usually guess the culprit, but this author keeps you in suspense.

Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.

Twenty Wishes. Author: Debbie Macomber

Explores how making a list of twenty wishes affects the lives of several women living in a small town. I liked the small town flavor and the book made me want to make a list of my own.

Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.

On Her Own. Author: Wanda E. Brunstetter

A young Amish widow tries to choose between two suitors as she tries to make a new life for herself and her four young sons. I enjoyed a peek into a simpler lifestyle and using faith and prayer to help you make important decisions.

Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.

Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide. Authors: Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn

Half the Sky is an important, inspiring book detailing the problems of global oppression of women . . . whether it be through slave trafficking, honor killings, or culture customs. The authors discuss the opportunities that specific women have been given through various support groups. These are upbeat, enlightening stories of success.

My book club members have taken advantage of one of the groups mentioned in Half the Sky, which has allowed us to sponsor women in other countries who are less fortunate and track their success. We are so excited to be able to contribute to the empowerment of women.

The focus of the book is on what a difference we as individuals can make towards Womens' Rights and Human Rights. I highly recommend this read.

Non-fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by E.Z.

Handle With Care. Author: Jodi Picoult

Story about a family with a child that has a brittle bone disease. The family ensues a wrongful birth trial against the mother's OBGYN/best friend. Be careful what you wish for.

Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Diena LoBianco.

The Pact. Author: Jodi Picoult

This book was about true love, friendship, and what one will do for the one they love.

Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Diena LoBianco.

The Ripple Effect. Author: Alex Prud'homme

This book is about the fate of freshwater in the 21st century. I like this book because I learned a lot about where our water comes from, how it is treated for use, and how we must protect it because freshwater (clean) sources are dwindling.

Non-fiction; rated 4 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous

The 8th Confession. Author: James Patterson

The storyline kept you in suspense. You try to stay one step ahead of the plot. It is fun to try to figure out who the killers are. There is usually more than one victim. I like the fact that there is always a twist to the ending. It is interesting how the lives of the characters intertwine into the story.

Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.

The Rabbi's Daughter. Author: Reva Mann

A journalist and daughter of a prominent London rabbi and granddaughter of a chief rabbi of Israel, Ms. Mann writes an excruciatingly honest and at times heartbreaking memoir of her life. At times hooked on drugs and promiscuous sex, she eventually marries an ultra-Orthodox Hasidic man and tries to fit into this ultra-religious community. While she gives us a glimpse of what life is like in the Hasidic community, we watch the unraveling of her passionless marriage and her eventual path to happiness. A thoroughly readable book . . . at times unbelievable . . . but hard to put down.

Non-fiction; rated 3 out of 5.

Reviewed by Eileen Feynman.

The First Man You Meet. Author: Debbie Macomber

Aunt Millie sends Shelly her wedding dress along with the story that she'll marry the first man she meets after receiving the dress (just as Aunt Millie did). The dress hangs in her closet until she bumps into Mark (sometimes by accident, sometimes on purpose) and they eventually marry.

Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Pat Sturm.

Needles and Pearls. Author: Gil McNeil

Jo Mackenzie runs a yarn shop with her "Gran". She has two young sons; her husband is deceased. She finds herself pregnant from a "fling" in Italy on a recent vacation. Story was enjoyable -- watching two best friends help each other cope with life in a fun-loving way.

Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Pat Sturm.

Threading the Needle.Author: Marie Bostwick

Madelyn and Tessa were childhood friends who reconnect many years later in New Bern, Connecticut. Tessa and her husband have become farmers as well as owners of a shop called "For the Love of Lavender". Madelyn has inherited a family home and turns it into a B&B. Story shows how two former best friends can overcome the past and become best friends once again.

Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.

Reviewed by Pat Sturm.

The Help. Author: Kathryn Stockett

Enjoyed reading about historical events of the 1960s.

Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.

The Art of Racing in the Rain. Author: Garth Stein

How the book was narrated by a dog.

Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.

Hideaway. Author: Dean Koontz

This book was emotionally draining sad disturbing with many twists and turns.

Fiction; rated 3 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.

Looking for Peyton Place. Author: Barbara Delinsky

Searching for truth about sickness in the neighborhood where she grew up, she returns there to find it and romance and politics. "You can fight City Hall".

Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Margaret Schumacher.

Cleopatra: A Life. Author: Stacy Schiff

This biographer placed her subject squarely within the context of history.

Non-fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Walter Price.

Gateway to History. Author: Allan Nevins

Introduced me to facets of historiography that I was oblivious of.

Non-fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Walter Price.

Cutting for Stone. Author: Abraham Verghese

Intensely personal epic medical romantic compassionate look into the world of immigrant physicians' stories.

Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Mary Crump.

Curiosity Killed the Cat Sitter: The 1st Dixie Hemingway Mystery. Author: Blaize Clement

While pet sitting for a friend, Dixie Hemingway discovers strange happenings at the house and the next-door-neighbor. Each chapter makes you want to continue reading. Can't wait to read the 2nd book in the series.

Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.

Star Spangled Murder. Author: Leslie Meier

Things should be easier with the neighborhood snitch out of the way, or so you'd think. In Star Spangled Murder: a Lucy Stone Mystery, Lucy tries to get to the bottom of a murder, avoid incriminating herself and her family any further and steer clear of the newest Tinker's Cove residents, nudists, or naturists as they prefer to be called. While this isn't the most riveting of all the Lucy Stone books, a family tragedy does tug at your heart strings, while the naturists provide a bit of silly humor. If you are a follower of the series you'll enjoy reading about how Lucy's four children are slowly coming into their own and making mistakes.

Fiction; rated 3 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.

Life is Not a Dress Rehearsal. Author: Sheri Rose Shepherd

The book is mainly about her life and the obstacles that she faced. She won many battles with the help of God and prayer in her life to make it through. The book is very easy to read and understand.

Non-fiction; rated 4 out of 5.

Reviewed by Lydia C. Phillips.

Man With a Pan: Culinary Adventures of Fathers Who Cook for Their Families. Editor: John Donohue

The book is a collection of stories/accounts of men cooking for their families. Some of the stories are of a sort of survival, some of obsession, some of sentimentality and some that just make you laugh. It appeals to any man who cooks regularly for their families and shows us that the roles of men and women have changed over the years. A pleasure to read!

Non-fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Matt Drucker.

Eat This, Not That! Author: David Zinczenko.

This book was a real eye-opener about the hidden dangers of restaurant and supermarket food. It's a definite must-read.

Non-fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Rachel.

Raising Elijah: Protecting Our Children in an Age of Environmental Crisis. Author: Sandra Steingraber

This book is about a cancer survivor's quest to educate people about the chemicals that surround our children on a daily basis. Many of these chemicals are harmful and even carcinogenic. I liked this book because the author backs up her claims with scientific evidence, which she makes understandable to the layperson.

Non-fiction; rated 4 out of 5.

Reviewed by Jennifer Korzenko.

Rome Sweet Home: Our Journey to Catholicism. Authors: Scott and Kimberly Hahn

This book is about a couple who converted to Catholicism and their journey towards faith.

Non-fiction; rated 4 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.

Matters of the Heart. Author: Danielle Steel

Sympathetic heroine caught up with sociopath. Good beach read. Finished it in one day.

Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Catherine Tamburino.

Birthday Party Murder. Author: Leslie Meier

Liked the puzzle of solving a murder mystery. Liked that it wasn't gory or graphic. Nice to have small town, folksy setting.

Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.

Reviewed by Catherine Tamburino.

Treachery in Death. Author: J.D. Robb

I can't get enough of J.D. Robb books. Love every storyline and character. A definite must read for those who have read the series.

Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.

Seal Team Six. Author: Howard E. Wasdin

Good true life stories from an American hero.

Non-fiction; rated 4 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.

Water for Elephants. Author: Sara Gruen

I enjoyed this book because it caught my attention right from the beginning. I liked the switches from past to present throughout the book. I felt like I was on the circus train with them!

Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Sheryl Blizzard.

The Help. Author: Kathryn Stockett

Fictional account of real life challenges for Black maids in White households during the beginning of the Civil Rights 1960s'  revolution. Fascinating.

Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Mary Crump.

Ribbon of Sand. Authors: John Alexander and James Lazell

Comprehensive and fascinating scientific tales about the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

Non-fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Mary Crump.

Light in August. Author: William Faulkner

Brilliant evocation of the South in 1900. Birth, death, birth, tragedy and healing. Life enriched midst all odds against it.

Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Mary Helen Crump.

House Rules. Author: Jodi Picoult

 Enjoyable until the ending. A boy with Asperger's on trial for a murder.

Fiction; rated 3 out of 5.

Reviewed by Diena LoBianco.

Big Stone Gap. Author: Adriana Trigiani

I enjoyed book a lot. It was an interesting story with great characters. Set in the 1970s in Virginia. I now would like to read sequel "Big Cherry Holler".

Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.

The Source of All Things. Author: Tracy Ross

This was an interesting memoir about incest and the rise-above attitude of the author.

Non-fiction; rated 4 out of 5.

Reviewed by Dawn Meyer.

His Heiress Wife. Author: Margaret Way

Very modern relationship and honest relations with each other; has a "happy ending".

Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.

The Room. Author: Emma Donoghue

The subject matter and plot were interesting. The book discusses how victims of abduction and sexual abuse recover, but the tone and pace of the novel is disappointing. It's slow and not as exciting as it should be. Sorry!

Fiction; rated 2 out of 5.

Reviewed by Monika (Library Trainee)

Coming Out. Author: Danielle Steel

I couldn't put the book down always wondering what would happen next with this family. Always seemed like another issue would come up. Also never knowing if both girls would go to the coming out party. Also was very shocked at the end.

Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.

The 9th Judgment. Author: James Patterson

The best thing about this book is you never really know when or how they catch the murderer even when we are told who it is. James Patterson always puts a twist in his books that you would never think of happening.

Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.

The Judgment. Author: Beverly Lewis

I enjoy a peek into the Amish lifestyle. The characters are sympathetic and their problems seem realistic. The appeal of a simpler lifestyle and using their faith to keep them in their day-to-day struggles keeps me coming back to this author.

Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.

Reviewed by Catherine Tamburino.

Kardashian Konfidential. Authors: Kourtney, Kim, and Khloe Kardashian

I liked the photos the best. The commentary was OK but I thought that the book was aimed for a younger population.

Non-fiction; rated 3 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.

Night Road. Author: Kristen Hannah

Another good one by Kristen Hannah who writes "real life" stories. The characters face many obstacles but true love triumphs in the end.

Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.

Twilight. Author: Stephenie Meyer

I saw the movie first and I have to say the book captured my attention more. I became engrossed and I will definitely read the next one. I will say that it defines True Romance.

Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.

Bar Code Tattoo. Author: Suzanne Weyn

I did not enjoy this book as much as I thought getting bar codes to define who you are is too far-fetched and I do not agree with it. I hope this never happens in my life.

Fiction; rated 3 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.

Silent Mercy. Author: Linda Fairstein

There is always a lot of New York history in her books, and the plot is very timely.

Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.

Save Me. Author: Lisa Scottoline

Very suspenseful. It is about a mother's choice in a tragedy and the consequences.

Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.

Before I Wake. Author: Robert Wiersema

The book was a little love story, a little mystery, and a little inspirational.

Fiction; rated 2 out of 5.

Reviewed by Dawn Meyer.

My Name is Mary Sutter. Author: Robin Oliveira

It's about a woman who is determined to become a doctor when it was socially unacceptable. The main character, Mary, has a very inspiring determination and motivation. This book also depicts the harsh realities of life during the Civil War. It gives you an appreciation for the tremendous progress we've made in the medical field.

Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.

Reviewed by Rachel.

Sing You Home. Author: Jodi Picoult

A riveting story of infertility, true love, religious beliefs and doing "the right thing".

Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Diena LoBianco.

Change of Heart. Author: Jodi Picoult

This book is the story of a mother's life of loss. Her first husband died and she remarries. She and her new husband hire a handyman to build a nursery for their new baby they're expecting. Supposedly the handyman murders her new husband and young daughter.

The handyman is found guilty and is on death row. The woman's unborn baby is now an 11-year-old girl with a heart condition. She needs a heart transplant to live.

The handyman's dying wish is to donate his heart to the daughter of the man he murdered.

Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Diena LoBianco.

Save Me. Author: Lisa Scottoline

While book had a slow start compared to other Lisa Scottoline books, it picked up as book went on and became a good mystery full of suspense.

Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.